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Upgrade coming to AFA online application system
Date: Jul 27, 2021
The system will be unavailable from the evening of Thursday, July 29 until the morning of Tuesday, August 3.
AFA 2021-22 Spending Plan
Date: Jun 25, 2021
A message from AFA Board Chair, Mary Rozsa de Coquet, regarding the AFA's 2021-22 spending plan.
AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard
Date: Jun 25, 2021
In April 2021 the AFA sought feedback through targeted engagement on stakeholder challenges and anticipated needs to inform its 2021-22 spending plan.
One-on-one consultations for Alberta writers
Date: Jun 10, 2021
The AFA is offering one-on-one consultations, region by region, to all Alberta writers who have questions about the literary arts program.
Budget 2021
Date: Feb 26, 2021
On February 25, the Alberta government announced details of its 2021-22 budget.
Work of the Week: "Making Faces" Heather Shillinglaw
Date: Nov 20, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Making Faces" by Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw.
AFA remembers John "Jock" Osler
Date: Aug 11, 2020
We at the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) are very saddened to learn of the passing of John “Jock” Osler.
AFA Art on Display | Yorath House
Date: Dec 19, 2019
Nestled in Edmonton's river valley is a gem of modernist style -- Yorath House, which now playing host to several artworks from the AFA's collection!
Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions
Date: Sep 4, 2019
"Absence Inhabited" and "Dear Alan", featuring artworks from the AFA's collection, are now on view on Google Arts and Culture.
Go Behind the Scenes with the AFA's Art Collections Manager!
Date: Aug 28, 2019
What does it take to get an artwork in show-worthy shape? Find out!